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City’s season shredded by Raiders Blacktown City 1 SD Raiders 2 The anguish at the final whistle was real for Blacktown City as the realisation dropped that SD Raiders had all but booked the fourth spot in the finals series at thei…

It's the hope that kills you! A pivotal game in the race for the final spot in the end of season festivities saw SD Raiders come from a goal down to snatch three vital points at Blacktown City. The Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 U18s never disappoints! Read on...

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Eagerly anticipating this one, so we can measure the A-League against the K-League 🤨

Super City blow title race wide open Blacktown City 1 Central Coast Mariners 0 An exquisite second-half free-kick from Blacktown City’s Dominique Ashton, arrowed into the top right-hand corner via the fingertips of Mariners goal…

Is everyone sitting up and taking notice now? Form team Blacktown City with a superb win against @ccmarinersofficial.bsky.social in the Football NSW GYL2 U18s on Sunday. They just keep getting better and better! Have a read of this latest upset result. Click the link!
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Do your homework, enjoy your football Northern Tigers 0 Sydney United 1 Turns out, all you need is a little context, and a football game that would normally mean absolutely nothing to you turns into an exciting contest that has you gri…

If you're going to a live football match, a little bit of context can go a long way to enhancing the experience. This is not theatre, do not expect the full story. Do your homework, and a game like this Australia Cup round of 32 contest will be a cracker.

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Hey, I'm writing a new book. Football fiction novel no. 7 is underway. Life is relentless at the moment, so progress has been slow, and there's simply too much football going on. Season's nearly over. Time to get cracking. #author #writer #books #AuthorsOfTwitter #writing #novels #fiction #reading

The game that had everything Bansktown City 0 Blacktown City 3 Blacktown City reignited their charge up the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s with a fantastic win at Jensen Park on Sunday, ending the contest with nin…

Your Monday morning match action from the @footballnsw.bsky.social GYL2 U18s. What a game at Jensen Park on Sunday as Blacktown City finished with nine players but hotshot Emily Jackson's hat-trick had already won it against Bankstown City Lions. Read all about it...

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Midweek football under lights in a banging stadium, what’s not to love?

Sydney FC exhibition experts Sydney FC 2 Wrexham FC 1 For those of us desperate for A-League action and those who like a good TV series, Tuesday night was the perfect winter warmer. A busy Allianz Stadium, bizarrely available …

I don't care what anyone says, Tuesday night's game at Allianz Stadium was a superb occasion. And I love this new way of doing subs for friendlies, makes the game flow. Thanks @wrexhamafc.co.uk for coming; faster, taller, stronger, but beaten by @sydneyfc.bsky.social.
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Shaky City cough up points in Blacktown derby Blacktown City 1 Blacktown Spartans 1 A collective off-day for Blacktown City in the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s derailed their finals hopes in a must-win derby encounter at Landen …

A must-win derby showdown for Blacktown City ends with a share of the spoils. The @footballnsw.bsky.social GYL2 U18s delivered another twist as Blacktown Spartans almost pulled off a heist at Landen Stadium. Welcome to your regular Monday morning match action...
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St George and Blacktown City draw in thrilling encounter Blacktown City battle to a draw against St George in an intense match, keeping finals hopes alive while tensions rise on the pitch.

It's Monday. The day after Sunday. And Sunday is when the best #football is played. Catch the action from St George FC v Blacktown City in the Football NSW GYL2 U18s as the leaders are held at Barton Park. If there's one match report you read today...

#womensfootball

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City slickers shine in winter warmer Blacktown City 2 Nepean FC 0 A sensational first-half performance from Blacktown City earned them the breathing space required for victory and another three points as high-flying Nepean were ambush…

Your Monday morning match action is here! Blacktown City with the best half of football seen in living memory as they closed the gap on Nepean FC in the Football NSW GYL2 U18s at Landen Stadium on Sunday. I'm not kidding, this was next level! Read on...

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See you all there!

Relive a different time with us this Thursday. A big anniversary. A #newrelease.

Vittoria for City in one goal thriller Marconi Stallions 0 Blacktown City 1 Blacktown City returned to winning ways on a glorious Sunday at Marconi Stadium, a single goal enough to take the three points and keep the pressure on the top …

One-nil to the City girls! Blacktown City with the win at Marconi Stallions in the @footballnsw.bsky.social GYL2 U18 but they had to work hard for it. A brilliant goal, and an equally stunning save late in the game to earn the three points. Your weekly read is here...
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Mariners drop anchor on City streak Central Coast Mariners 4 Blacktown City 0 Blacktown City’s five-game winning streak came to an abrupt end at Pluim Park as a freezing cold midweek encounter with Central Coast Mariners slippe…

The biggest match in the country on Wednesday night saw Central Coast Mariners continue their rise to the top of the Football NSW GYL2 U18 with a dismantling of Blacktown City. High quality football in freezing conditions. Read all about it right here. #football
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REMINDER: It's 💯 years next week since the first #AUSvENG #football matches. Join us at Gleebooks for the launch of a book that dives deep into the 5-match series written by @70smo.bsky.social with special guest @iansyson.bsky.social. Thursday 26/06, 6.30pm.

City down leaders in Hills heist Blacktown City 2 Hills United 0 Runaway league leaders Hills United were given a taste of their own medicine on Sunday afternoon as Blacktown City became the first team to shut out the premiers-in-…

Runaway leaders beaten! 5 wins in a row for Blacktown City in the Football NSW GYL2 U18s and the first time Hills United are kept goalless. An intense contest at Landen Stadium as the title race is blown wide open. You should read this!

#football #womensfootball

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Top five A-League photos 2024/25 The A-League season is long gone, but it served up plenty of opportunities to photograph our top stars in action. Games at Central Coast Stadium, Campbelltown and Commbank, with varying light and c…

For no particular reason, here's my top five photos from the 2024/25 @aleagues.bsky.social season. I really enjoy the challenge, and still look on with envy at the top-notch equipment that surrounds me on matchday.

#aleague #Football #soccer #photography #australia

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City win the duel as Flame extinguished South Coast Flame 1 Blacktown City 2 Blacktown City’s recent surge up the Football NSW GYL2 Under 18s ladder continued as they survived late pressure from South Coast Flame to ease into sixth…

We're getting used to seeing worldies at Blacktown City in the Football NSW GYL2 U18s. This time it was Emily Jackson with an outrageous mazy run and delicate finish that Dalian Atkinson would have been proud of. Read all about it here...

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Book review : Game by JJ Rose A book that is simply called Game, it is the cover shot that gives you more of an idea about the content of this book. I had this one sitting on the pile of unread books for a few months and, given…

REVIEWED! Every now and then, I read a football book. This one by JJ Rose had me intrigued from the start. A stable mate from @fairplaybooks.bsky.social, and a book that caught my eye with its cover. A swipe at the #football authorities perhaps? Come along and see...
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A mad, magic moment that ended a 90-minute chess game - get your flights booked, we're off to the World Cup! Apparently Perth has had a rain event over the last week. Arriving in Western Australia’s capital city on the morning of a crucial FIFA…

Perth, you delivered! A madcap week of national team duty in Melbourne, Canberra and Perth culminated in a late night session cheering on Bahrain at the Shoe Bar. We're almost there! Smash and grab completed. Aziz Behich, you genius. Read all about it... #socceroos
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Matilda caps incredible comeback story with brace, Champions League winners add class, Heyman shines at home The crowd at the main gate of GIO Stadium was enormous, two hours before kick off, as Canberra showed its enthusiasm for Australia’s favourite…

Canberra Stadium delivers again! @thematildas.bsky.social with an exciting display in front of a full house in the nation's capital on a night where the baton was passed on and the Asian Cup appeared on the horizon. My 3.30am ramblings for The Roar, right here!
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Angry Lions tamed in Blacktown Blacktown City 2 Inter Lions 0 The first day of winter welcomed the start of the second round of the 2025 Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s, Blacktown City emerging victorious after a tou…

Perhaps @the-matildas.bsky.social news will dominate the headlines today, but start your day off with all the action from Landen Stadium as Blacktown City overcame Inter Lions in the Football NSW GYL2 Under 18s on Sunday. Proper #football reporting right here...

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Matildas outmuscle Argentina for unconvincing win - but did Melbourne really care about hosting them? Arriving in Melbourne on a late autumn afternoon, there was absolutely nothing to suggest that the Matildas, the nation’s favourite sporting team, was playing…

Anyone head to Marvel Stadiumfor the Matildas match against Argentina? Two goals that were certainly talking points, plenty of attacking intent, an injection of youth, and a crowd that left happy. Bring on the Asian Cup, it’s creeping up soon!
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Fiery Tigers hit for four Camden Tigers 0 Blacktown City 4 Blacktown City’s return to form continued on Sunday in Sydney’s South West when a battling Camden Tigers were soundly beaten in the Football NSW Girls Y…

Missing the Ninja A-League already? Never fear, we have Football NSW action from the GYL2 Under 18s for you right here. A wet week ending in sunshine as Blacktown City overcome Camden Tigers at Ron Dine Memorial Park. Relive the match, click here 👇

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It's hard enough to find #footballfiction most of the time, let alone a story with a woman player in the lead role. 'Anna Black - this girl can play' is @texismith.com first #novel with a fictional #Matilda as the leading lady. The real Matildas love it! In paperback, audio & ebook
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Seventh heaven as City thrash Strikers Blacktown City 7 Sutherland Strikers 0 A first-half performance from the top drawer saw Blacktown City almost double their goals for the season as they powered to a five goal lead at the break. A h…

Well, that was unexpected! 9th vs 10th in the Football NSW GYL2 U18s and Blacktown City came up with a performance to remember. Sutherland Strikers on the receiving end of City's bottled-up goalscoring frustrations. Defender's hat-trick anyone? Read on. #womensfootball
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Goals don’t come easy as City pipped SD Raiders 1 Blacktown City 0 A single goal midway through the first half from Cayda Oncu was just enough to divide two strong sides at Ernie Smith Reserve on Sunday in the Football NSW Girls Youth…

What a game at Ernie Smith reserve on Sunday. A treat for the mums, an onslaught from the visitors, but ultimately a heroic defeat for Blacktown City as SD Raiders take the points. The FNSW Leagues is where it's at, the Girls Youth League 2 U18s sparkling today!

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A-League Tipping: Elimination Finals - Accidental Adelaide with chance to stun Western The opening week of the A-League finals sees Western United hosting Adelaide and the Victory visiting the Wanderers. Picking the winners looks as challenging as ever.

The A-League men's finals series starts on Friday evening, and we are in for a treat. Western United have been terrific, Adelaide lost their way somewhat, while
the Wanderers are on fire and Melbourne Victory can beat anyone on their day. Let's see your tips!

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City win, but at what cost? South East Phoenix 0 Blacktown City 2 Blacktown City arrested their mini slump in the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s with a commanding victory in Nowra against a spirited South East Ph…

A last-minute change of venue, a maiden goal and a game that ended with an ambulance on the field. All the details from an action-packed fixture in Nowra as South East Phoenix are beaten by Blacktown City in the Football NSW GYL2 Under 18s. Read now!

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